Northern Veracruz StateRestaurants

Restaurants in Northern Veracruz State

  1. Restaurant Atracadero

    This barge-turned-restaurant docked on the river is a fabulous place to splurge, with its open-air, upscale ambience. Drink red wine while enjoying the house specialty: paella (M$300), which can feed three to four people and is made with all sorts of meat, mariscos and veggies.

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    Barra de Mariscos

    An enjoyable, atmospheric place near the Parque Reforma, where freshness is valued; try the pulpo con salsa de ajo (octopus in garlic sauce) or camarones a la plancha (grilled shrimp) or empanadas de mariscos, the specialty.

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  3. Restaurant Totonaca

    This air-conditioned hotel bar-restaurant aims to be a step fancier and has an extensive menu. There’s also a short wine list (M$80 to M$100), and it serves cocktails made with locally produced vanilla extract.

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  4. Plaza Pardo

    Eating enchiladas with a cold beer at a balcony table over the zócalo is the best way to enjoy a dying afternoon in Papantla. It has steaks (M$140) for the carnivorously inclined.

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  5. Los Girasoles

    This restaurant offers a varied menu, including pizza, Mexican favorites and pasta. Art decks the walls, wi-fi is available, and it has live rock music on weekends.

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  6. Sr Mante

    Located on a busy street corner near the ADO station where you can people-watch, this locals’ darling has tasty regional food and a buffet that scores for value.

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  7. El Estudiante

    You can’t get any more central than this. It serves fresh juices and huge fruit salads with granola and honey (M$26), which you can munch under shade umbrellas.

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